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Not a problem for the NCO. Unique to the CO Alaskans and maybe other COs.

How much to have your jacks shipped to you? Anyone able to box them up and FedEx them to you? Still the SAFEST method is the tested and working system you already have. Post what kind of mounts you have on the camper in case some WTW is in the area and can loan theirs they thoughtfully took...

I'd park the vehicle so the sun is on it long enough to be pretty HOT to the touch. Given that its winter, you have to go past this step and start with the hair dryer which you will use several times as you go...then WD-40.....then try to lift an edge and try to peel it off. If you get it to...

I think the problem with lift may also be exacerbated if you have a fair amount of SPACE between the top and the roof of your truck. The larger the area of inflow of air, the greater the lift. That would be something for physics majors and I'm not one, but I think you can also prevent that by...

Russ...that is correct....each VIN tag is representative of what the build tag for that specific vehicle says....depending on what was ordered, the VIN tag would reflect anything that was pertinent to that. Also, you have it right about the GVWR....8800 is what she can SAFELY carry but...

One more thing to add to your Winterization Schedule....remove all bedding/towels/clothing from camper and store in plastic garbage bags in the garage. If you have the space available, bag all the cushions and store them away also....this removes nesting material and helps with any dampness. The...

Rus.... while I haven't weighed my 88 F-250 4x4 Lariat extended cab with an 8' bed on it and with my Alaskan mounted, here is what it weighed with two full tanks, me and a shell weighing about 200 lbs. still on the truck bed. I also listed the VIN tag maximums. Front VIN = 3920...…...my truck =...

I think putting your cat in the camper would be of interest enough.....new territory so to speak. He/she might sniff out anything alive in there. I think anything besides a mousetrap is a bad idea. Have you thought about a poisoned mouse carcass stinking up the camper? Phew.....more like you...

I think if you are out and about with the truck/Alaskan enough most critters will be too shy to try to set up camp in your engine compartment. On the other hand, they will seek out garbage if is in or near your rig if not secured, just like bears or other scavengers. If the rig is idle at your...

Carbon Monoxide detector? I would add a stovepipe cap/wind deflector so gusts do not force a backdraft down the pipe, into the stove and into the camper while you sleep.

Adrian....you talkin' 'bout keeping mice or squirrels from eating the wiring insulation and/or nesting or stashing their winter "hoard" somewhere in the engine compartment or....about critters getting into the Alaskan?

If you visit a local set of SCALES and weigh front, rear and both axles.....you will know what you have to start with. If you then simply look at the VIN tag on the vehicle it will tell you the maximum for each axle and both axles. If you then do the math, you will know what the maximum load for...

In between the rain and overcast we've had some nice sunsets lately. I had a better shot two minutes before this one but was on Highway 101 headed North, now you can just barely see the Sun setting behind the mountains West of Novato.

Vic...the 1976 I have does NOT have particle board in it. Solid wooden cabinetry all the way! Well, at least its solid plywood! If you are a cold climate camper, I think the hard-sided campers stay warmer than the soft-sided ones....but then you get into heating them and that's another can of...

You should post a request for a copy of the electrical section of the 1988 manual. Start with "Need 1988 CO Electrical Manual Info" and see if some kind soul will copy it for you. Your setup is much different than what Adrian and I have...we have a lot less "stuff" in our Alaskans!

I would remove all that excess weight and see how easy/difficult it is to raise/lower the roof is. If it is still really tough to get up either your method of lifting or damage to the Hawk has occurred or both. I would suggest it might be time to invest in a trailer to tow behind your truck for...

Not mine, but in Corvalis, OR on CL, four of them looking pretty new for $450.00 someone grab 'em!

FYI....each truck has a build sheet for what you ordered....be it 4x4 or a different engine or other features. From that, the VIN sticker reflects the changing weights for those features. By the way, it has been noted that the Ford aluminum truck beds may require some additional bed mountings...

As a follow-up to my post above, obviously if you ordered a new Alaskan for a step-side truck bed there would not be any plumbing exiting the lower section of the camper on either side except for the overflow and the drain for the fresh water tank, waste water would exit the rear of the camper...

...after the original bags deteriorate, you can find a 2 1/2 gallon bucket with the screw-on lid to keep them in. It has a nice handle on it to make carrying easier and the ones I get when buying round chlorine biscuits for the pool even come with those dessicant packages. You can just remove...

Vic....if you are seriously interested in an Alaskan, avoid the particle-board cabinetry, get one with decent paint, check to see if the doors are aligned, the top raises/lowers without binding and then...I think you'll be looking at some 1970's era Alaskans. Having said that, you would do well...

Not too sure this "bucket brigade system" would work for an extended trip for two and having TWO of those buckets would take up a LOT of real estate in any Alaskan or other camper I'm afraid. Women would find it the "Ick" factor to be hauling around a bucket of pee and a bucket of doo for any...

1) Look where the top meets the front and rear panels on the inside for stained wood which screams WATER INTRUSION and probably some degree of rotten wood framing. 2) Same thing around the roof vents...staining says it has been leaking 3) Check around the window frames for staining/damage to the...

While you may not lose your camper, as each turnbuckle slacks off, the forces it held in check are passed on to the others in a domino effect and may end up ripping out floor panels! Secure them and add checking on them to your check list to prevent movement of the loss of the camper in the...

https://nanaimo.craigslist.ca/rvs/d/rare-8-alaskan-camper-side/6763884289.html I'd ask for more pics and find out if the interior cabinetry is the early solid wood or the particle-board that should probably be avoided that was used in some years. Check the corners/roof vent paneling for...